Best door clips?

MissMoppet · 6th July 2022, 08:39

Like many of you I've struggled with the wretched yellow door card trim clips but have just bought these off eBay (for BMW 3 series). They're the best I've come across . . . so far. (I dribble a bit of hot melt glue to secure).

Jamiewelch · 6th July 2022, 11:19

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Originally Posted by MissMoppet

Like many of you I've struggled with the wretched yellow door card trim clips but have just bought these off eBay (for BMW 3 series). They're the best I've come across . . . so far. (I dribble a bit of hot melt glue to secure).

Buy genuine ones from the BMW dealer and they will be the best you're going to get. I use the below part number, basically 10p trade price. They fit and don't need glue.

51418224768

hogweed · 6th July 2022, 12:28

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Originally Posted by Jamiewelch

Buy genuine ones from the BMW dealer and they will be the best you're going to get. I use the below part number, basically 10p trade price. They fit and don't need glue.

51418224768

Remembering my days of M3 ownership, I can imagine the looks you'd get from the canape-serving bimbos as you placed an order for 20p...

Jamiewelch · 6th July 2022, 13:57

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Originally Posted by hogweed

Remembering my days of M3 ownership, I can imagine the looks you'd get from the canape-serving bimbos as you placed an order for 20p...

Need to become well known

. When I call up they think I'm going to ask for pins and connectors I use them that much. Although the Alpina tax for Alpina parts isn't fun. Need new badges for mine on the back. For a normal 3 series it would cost £35 for 330D or whatever model it is. For Alpina D3 its £229 inc vat for 8 characters

hogweed · 6th July 2022, 15:45

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Originally Posted by Jamiewelch

For Alpina D3 its £229 inc vat for 8 characters

bl52krz · 7th July 2022, 18:01

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Originally Posted by Jamiewelch

Need to become well known

. When I call up they think I'm going to ask for pins and connectors I use them that much. Although the Alpina tax for Alpina parts isn't fun. Need new badges for mine on the back. For a normal 3 series it would cost £35 for 330D or whatever model it is. For Alpina D3 its £229 inc vat for 8 characters

Thats the price you pay for joining the hoi poli. Just shows that owning a relatively small production vehicle can cost you more money.

9th July 2022, 10:04

Get an old Chrysler Alpine badge, cut off the 'e', turn it upside down and glue it back on. A lick of paint and job's a good'un.

The cheap 330D badge will give you the parts needed for the 'D3' bit.

You're welcome!

Jamiewelch · 9th July 2022, 20:40

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Originally Posted by Bazzateer

Get an old Chrysler Alpine badge, cut off the 'e', turn it upside down and glue it back on. A lick of paint and job's a good'un.

The cheap 330D badge will give you the parts needed for the 'D3' bit.

You're welcome!

D3 is a different font and it is all upper case

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9th July 2022, 10:04	#7
Bazzateer Guest Posts: n/a	Get an old Chrysler Alpine badge, cut off the 'e', turn it upside down and glue it back on. A lick of paint and job's a good'un. The cheap 330D badge will give you the parts needed for the 'D3' bit. You're welcome!